The Morning Star Builders team is committed to building functional, livable custom homes with attention to creating distinctive details in each home. Morning Star Builders, a design/build firm, has been a Preferred Builder in High Meadow Ranch in Magnolia since 2002 and in Hidden Falls in Cypress since 2007. Morning Star Builders has built custom homes in Benders Landing in Spring and High Meadow Estates in Montgomery.
The Southern Living Custom Builder Program is a network of approximately 100 of the South’s top custom home builders brought together by Southern Living magazine. This invitation-only program selects custom builders acclaimed for their detailed craftsmanship, excellence in customer service, financial stability, and use of quality building materials in their homes. Morning Star Builders is honored to be a member of this program.
Morning Star Builders is a member of the Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
Ted Cummins
Ted Cummins serves as the CCO (Chief Creative Officer) for Morning Star Builders LTD. In this position Ted brings his creative passion for award winning design to the custom home building process. He is a Graduate Master Builder (GMB), a designation specified by the National Association of Home Builders which requires the completion of educational courses and experience in the building industry.
Ted is a member of the Greater Houston Builder’s Association and the Custom Builders Council, and is a Certified Green Professional. He worked with the Builders Blitz Habitat for Humanity project in the Houston area. Ted has served on the design committee for his church during the last building project.
Ping Pong is his all time favorite sport. He volunteers weekly with ministry at his church. Ted is also a passionate camper and kayaker.
Yvonne Cummins
Yvonne Cummins, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), assists in universal design and creating barrier free custom homes for Morning Star Builders clients. Other duties for Yvonne include marketing and financial administration.
Yvonne has retired as a homeschool teacher to sons, Heath and Blake. Yvonne’s hobbies include scrapbooking, reading, and Bible study. Ted and Yvonne attend Cypress Bible Church and are involved in Marriage Ministry with their church.
Barb Norris
Barb Norris has managed companies’ books for many years. She enjoys the detail and precision of working with numbers. She and her husband have been blessed with two sons, their wives and one grandson which they enjoy very much. Barb also likes getting together with peoples, reading, small group Bible studies and has recently taken up kayaking and diving.
Eric Wentworth
Eric Wentworth, Vice President of Construction for MorningStar Builders is a Certified Graduate Builder, through the NAHB and has 20 years of construction experience in the Houston area.




